Image of Guest Bathroom. In this high contrast bathroom the dark Navy Blue vanity and shower wall tile installed in chevron pattern pop off of this otherwise neutral, white space. The white grout helps to accentuate the tile pattern on the blue accent wall in the shower for more interest.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a two-piece toilet, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Del Ray Sears Bungalow

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Oakcliff Drive

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Who did it Better - Mom or Kids?

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

A generic kids bathroom got a total overhaul. Those who know this client would identify the shoutouts to their love of all things Hamilton, The Musical. Aged Brass Steampunk fixtures, Navy vanity and Floor to ceiling white tile fashioned to read as shiplap all grounded by a classic and warm marbleized chevron tile that could have been here since the days of AHam himself. Rise Up!

Chateau Forest Master Suite Remodel

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Chateau Forest Master Suite Remodel
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Northumberland St

Lally Walford Interiors

Large transitional master bathroom in Edinburgh with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, black walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Linen Closet-Barn Door Covers Toilet

Megan Bailey Interiors

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Fillmore Street Cottage

David Heide Design Studio

Arts and crafts bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Master Suite Addition

Ryann Reed Design Build

Leoni Cement Tile floor from the Cement Tile Shop. Shower includes marble threshold and shampoo shelves.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bethnal Green House

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hanover Avenue Family Bath

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

A laundry space and adjacent closet were reconfigured to create space for an updated hall bath, featuring period windows in the Edwardian-era Fan rowhouse. The carrara basketweave floor tile is bordered with 4 x 12 carrara. The James Martin Brittany vanity in Victory blue has a custom carrara top. The shower and wall adjacent to the vintage clawfoot tub are covered in ceramic 4 x 10 subway tiles.

Walk-in Shower En Suite- Guildford

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Large Masterbath

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Masterbath remodel. Utilizing the existing space this master bathroom now looks and feels larger than ever. The homeowner was amazed by the wasted space in the existing bath design.

Misty Meadows Bathroom Renovation

H. Bero Interiors

This crisp and clean bathroom renovation boost bright white herringbone wall tile with a delicate matte black accent along the chair rail. the floors plan a leading roll with their unique pattern and the vanity adds warmth with its rich blue green color tone and is full of unique storage.

A Serene Master Suite - Doylestown, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This serene master bathroom design forms part of a master suite that is sure to make every day brighter. The large master bathroom includes a separate toilet compartment with a Toto toilet for added privacy, and is connected to the bedroom and the walk-in closet, all via pocket doors. The main part of the bathroom includes a luxurious freestanding Victoria + Albert bathtub situated near a large window with a Riobel chrome floor mounted tub spout. It also has a one-of-a-kind open shower with a cultured marble gray shower base, 12 x 24 polished Venatino wall tile with 1" chrome Schluter Systems strips used as a unique decorative accent. The shower includes a storage niche and shower bench, along with rainfall and handheld showerheads, and a sandblasted glass panel. Next to the shower is an Amba towel warmer. The bathroom cabinetry by Koch and Company incorporates two vanity cabinets and a floor to ceiling linen cabinet, all in a Fairway door style in charcoal blue, accented by Alno hardware crystal knobs and a super white granite eased edge countertop. The vanity area also includes undermount sinks with chrome faucets, Granby sconces, and Luna programmable lit mirrors. This bathroom design is sure to inspire you when getting ready for the day or provide the ultimate space to relax at the end of the day!

El Segundo Farmhouse

StyleQ Construction Inc.

Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Lake Valley Drive House

Hines Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

59th Avenue Home

Zehnder Homes

Farmhouse Master Bath with floating shelves, custom cabinetry, claw-foot tub, and wood tiles.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Misty Meadows Bathroom Renovation

H. Bero Interiors

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Grey Benchtops

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.